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September 9, 2025 25 mins
In this engaging conversation, Holly Porter interviews LuAnn Buechler, a seasoned business coach and retreat facilitator, about the transformative power of retreats. LuAnn shares her journey into retreat leadership, emphasizing the importance of community, collaboration, and creating safe spaces for personal growth. The discussion highlights the necessity of longer retreats for deeper transformation, the value of pre-retreat connections, and the art of going with the flow as a leader. LuAnn’s insights provide valuable guidance for both new and experienced retreat leaders. Takeaways LuAnn emphasizes the importance of community in retreats. Retreats have evolved into a necessity for personal growth. Collaboration among participants enhances the retreat experience. Creative budgeting can make retreats more accessible. Transformative experiences often require longer retreats. Pre-retreat connections help build trust among participants. Flexibility in leadership is crucial for a successful retreat. Participants should feel free to opt in or out of activities. The energy of a group can lead to healing and support. Retreats are about building relationships, not just content delivery. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to LuAnn Buechler 01:50 The Birth of Retreats 10:20 Creating Transformative Experiences 15:30 Building Community and Connection 22:11 Embracing Flexibility in Retreats 🔗 Connect with LuAnn Buechler | Transformational Coach & Retreat Leader 📧 Email: luann@pmcevents.com 📘 Facebook: LuAnn Buechler Coach 🔗 LinkedIn: LuAnn Buechler 📸 Instagram: @buechlerluann 📧 Booking/Assistant: michelle@pmcevents.com 🔗 Connect with Holly Porter | Retreat RNR 📧 Email: holly@hollyporter.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Holly Porter | Retreat RNR 🎵 TikTok: @retreatrnr ▶️ YouTube: @retreatrnr 📸 Instagram: @retreatrnr | @hollyporterinternational 📘 Facebook: HollyAnnPorter 
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